When The Cannon Fodder Strays From The Script

Lu Lingyun and her legitimate younger sister, Lu Hanyi, both reincarnate. In the previous life, she married the second son of a sixth-rank civil official, while her legitimate younger sister married the heir of a marquis house, and everyone said that her younger sister had made a good marriage. But who knew that in the end, the second son of the civil official whom Lu Lingyun married became the Prime Minister and even obtained a first-class title for Lu Lingyun. On the other hand, her younger sister could not compete with the beloved concubine of the heir, forcing the two to elope, leaving her to live as a virtual widow for the rest of her life. Having enjoyed a glorious life, Lu Lingyun opened her eyes again only to find herself back at the age of sixteen, right when marriage proposals were being discussed. Her legitimate younger sister preemptively took her promising prospect, leaving the position of the lady of the marquis house to Lu Lingyun. Lu Lingyun smiled faintly upon seeing this. Take it, take it; she would realize later that Li Er’s rise to become the Prime Minister and his ability to obtain a title for his wife were all due to the path she had laid out for him. Without her, Li Wenxun would be no more than an official of the sixth rank. The title that her legitimate younger sister desires is even less likely to be obtained. However, having snatched away the marriage prospects, Lu Lingyun decided that in this life, she would become the main lady of the marquis house, a more glorious main lady of the marquis house. [This is a story about an ancient version of a Marquis House CEO.]

Pei Yuanxi is the third daughter born of a concubine in the prestigious Marquisate of Xuanping, graced with beauty yet cursed with the intellect of a child. All around declare she has been blessed with a caring birth mother, Lady Li, who has spent her life meticulously planning for her future. In her mother’s devotion, Lady Li religiously tends to the Lady of the Marquisate of Xuanping, resembling more a diligent maid than a noble concubine. Again, for Pei Yuanxi’s benefit, Lady Li foregoes all adornment, appearing unkempt and makeup-free, never vying for favor or affection before the Marquis. Within the manor, whispers circulate that Lady Li’s every action is calculated to elicit pity from the Marquise, hoping to secure a place of refuge and sustenance for her daughter in the days to come. Pei Yuanxi: A sardonic chuckle escapes her. If she wasn’t a rebirth, if she hadn’t seen Aunt Li switch children at birth, she might have really believed in this trick.

Xu Qingran, originally an antagonist in an apocalyptic novel, finds himself pulled into a different interstellar world by a system after his death. In this new world, he is unloved by his biological father and stepmother, and his innocent stepbrother interferes with his relationships. He suffers abuse from a scoundrel lover, enduring a tumultuous journey before ultimately achieving a grand happy ending. The system instructs him, “You must undertake the strategy task, lay low, improve yourself, and turn the tables!” Xu Qingran agrees, determined to fight back fiercely. He then becomes a master at ruining others’ plans. The system advises, “Act obedient to win back your father’s love and reclaim the wealth left by your biological mother!” Xu Qingran responds, “Alright, I’ll be obedient.” He kicks open the door, confronting the despicable couple occupying his mother’s property, demanding, “Will you leave peacefully or be carried out?” Outside, people label him as a jealous brother, disruptive and ill-tempered, a notorious young master of the Yin Long faction. The system says, “You have a natural advantage in appearance. Just act like a ‘green tea’ character, clear your name, and you’ll be more beloved!” However, Xu Qingran not only counters all accusations but also outmaneuvers every ‘green tea’ character and intimidates even the haughty Third Prince. Ultimately, he solidifies his reputation as an untouchable villain across the Empire. Xu Qingran declares, “All beings are equal.” Equally, he spares no one from his relentless demeanor.

At the age of sixteen, Ying Shi’s childhood sweetheart and fiancé died in battle.She wiped away her tears and married into the Liang family, holding her fiancé’s memorial tablet. In the prime of her youth, she willingly donned mourning clothes and embraced a life of widowhood.Unexpectedly, six years later, her supposedly deceased husband returned alive and well.He came back with the wife he had married during his amnesiac wanderings, bringing along their child, a sight that filled others with envy.Her misplaced devotion had turned her into a laughingstock in the eyes of the world. —— When she opened her eyes again, Ying Shi found herself back in time, to the day after she had married into the Liang family with Liang Ji’s memorial tablet!The Liang family was the foremost among noble clans, with strict rules of propriety. Unless she died, there was no way for her to leave the Liang household.In this life, after much contemplation, Ying Shi set her sights on the man who would one day hold immense power in the court— · That night, under the dim light of the Buddhist hall,the young girl, with her delicate and soft figure, her tearful eyes like rippling waves, fainted into the arms of her deceased husband’s eldest brother, the head of the Liang family.“Eldest Brother, is it true that Third Brother will never return? Then what about me… what will become of me in the future…” [Male Lead’s Perspective]Liang Yun was like the snow atop a high mountain—noble, pure, and self-disciplined. He was a gentleman from a prestigious family, revered by all and unattainable to countless women.The matriarch had only tentatively asked if he would be willing to take on the responsibility of continuing the third branch’s lineage in place of his younger brother, never expecting that her traditionally rigid eldest grandson would agree to such an absurd request.To her surprise, after a moment of silence, Liang Yun quietly consented to this outrageous matter. ·Initially, he only wanted to protect her and ensure her lifelong peace on behalf of his brother, even if it meant remaining a man hidden in the shadows. He thought he would simply leave her with a child, a token of remembrance. (Not!)But as time went on, he fell deeper and deeper, sinking further into the abyss of his emotions.In countless damp and feverish nights, he would repeatedly kiss her lips and ask, “Between me and my brother, who do you love more?”

Lu Rán is the genuine yet unloved heir of a prestigious and affluent family. Lost at the age of four, he eventually returned home only to find that his family doted on their adopted son, Shen Xingran, ignoring the mistreatment he received from Shen Xingran. To spare Shen Xingran any discomfort or embarrassment, they chose not to reveal Lu Rán’s true identity. Initially, Lu Rán fiercely resisted these injustices, openly opposing the false heir. However, this defiance led to him being held underwater in a winter pool for hours by Shen Xingran, causing severe joint damage at a young age. The Shen family watched indifferently. Feeling utterly hopeless and devoid of love from his kin, Lu Rán made the resolute decision to leave the luxurious life behind. Yet, Shen Xingran and the rest of the Shen family continued to harass him relentlessly, forcing him into a state of constant gratitude and servitude like a cowering dog with no escape. While attempting to evade his family, Lu Rán was involved in a car accident, leaving him paralyzed and confined to a hospital room for a decade. Upon reincarnation, he discovers that he is merely a disposable supporting character in a novel where the main protagonist is none other than Shen Xingran, the adopted son. Suddenly enlightened, Lu Rán decides there’s no point in hiding anymore. Why should he suffer while the Shen family lives comfortably? Thus begins his descent into madness… At the dinner table where his biased parents unleash their verbal abuse, Lu Rán kicks over all the food and smashes dog feces onto the table: “If I won’t eat, then no one will!” When spoiled rich kids try to bully him, Lu Rán grabs a toilet brush holder and threatens to shove it into their mouths: “Don’t want to be human? Let me change your diet.” When the Shen family attempts to evict him, Lu Rán promptly drags out a sleeping bag and sprawls it across the entrance of the Shen family mansion. “Let’s see who can outlast whom!”